Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo
This two-day event complements the Spring Maintenance Training Expo, and primarily addresses fall and winter transportation maintenance issues. Vendors and speakers present a variety of new equipment and information through an extensive indoor and outdoor display area. The annual snowplow "roadeo" allows individuals and pairs of competitors to compete on a closed course.
For more information, visit the Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo Web site.
Who Should Attend
City, county, and state maintenance employees and supervisors, plus transportation and research implementation personnel.
Topics Covered
- Freeway madness and responder safety
- Playing well with others
- Sign retro-reflectivity
- Tips and tools for managing stress and change
- Maintenance and design of street lighting
- Winter maintenance chemicals
- Practical applications for the latest technology
- Measuring up for the upcoming winter
Credit
- 1.0 Roads Scholar Program elective credit (0.5 cr/day)
Sponsors
The Fall Maintenance Expo is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota LTAP, Minnesota Street Superintendents Association, and American Public Works Association/Minnesota Chapter.
Instructor(s)
Bill Ruhr, Minnesota Highway Safety Center
Larry Ouellette, Minnesota Highway Safety Center
Fee
- $25 for one day, $40 for two days
- Snow 'Roadeo' registration: $35 per person
Workshop Schedule
Registration: 7:00 a.m.
Session hours: 8:50 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.